U2-1-3 - Burning Fossil Fuels Flashcards
1
Q
Complete combustion:
Hydrocarbon + Oxygen ⟶ ….. + …..
A
Complete combustion:
Hydrocarbon + Oxygen ⟶ Carbon dioxide + Water
2
Q
Incomplete combustion:
Hydrocarbon + Oxygen ⟶ ….. + …..
A
Incomplete combustion:
Hydrocarbon + Oxygen ⟶ Carbon monoxide + Water
3
Q
When does complete combustion occur?
A
When there is a plentiful supply of oxygen.
4
Q
When does incomplete combustion occur?
A
When there is a limited supply of oxygen.
5
Q
Chemical test for water
A
Cobalt chloride paper turns from blue to pink
6
Q
Chemical test for carbon dioxide
A
Limewater turns from clear to cloudy
7
Q
Besides carbon monoxide, what else can be formed during incomplete combustion?
A
Soot (carbon)